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Forum: Rotorheads

2nd Dec 2018, 23:50

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H145/EC145 Hoist Equipment (Harness, ...)

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Posted By KernelPanic

Which country? Australia generally uses...

Which country?

Australia generally uses either SETS or Air Safety Solutions. On board uses Wander Leads from these companies, and rescue crew use a Y-piece for attachment with a quick release...

Forum: Rotorheads

8th Nov 2018, 23:07

Replies: 7

Looking for pics of Westpac Rescue AS355 VH-HRT

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Posted By KernelPanic

VH-SFD was the Adelaide based helicopter - and...

VH-SFD was the Adelaide based helicopter - and has different branding and configuration to the Sydney Choppers of the 90's. I dont think this is going to be helpful for his purpose.

Forum: Rotorheads

22nd Apr 2018, 02:58

Replies: 236

HNZ wins SAR in Oz

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Posted By KernelPanic

Look at the Weak link. Its broken apart, not...

Look at the Weak link. Its broken apart, not pulled apart in the way designed. The weak link mechanism must have failed to release, and the weak link has broken, albeit at much greater force than...

Forum: Rotorheads

23rd Mar 2018, 05:00

Replies: 40

New FAA Rule Re Harness and Open Door Flights

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Posted By KernelPanic

With the velcro pull on your left chest, be very...

With the velcro pull on your left chest, be very careful with your lifejacket selection. Some lifejackets will make access to the pull pillow very dificult.

Forum: Rotorheads

16th Mar 2018, 01:08

Replies: 13

Cameraman Harnesses - Legal or Not - Input Needed.

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Posted By KernelPanic

Ring the Manufacturer. The Director Craig is...

Ring the Manufacturer. The Director Craig is always happy to talk harnesses and legalities.. +61418258105 Details are on their website.

And if you need two action - it can be added. Their...

Forum: Rotorheads

15th Mar 2018, 00:03

Replies: 464

Helicopter down in East River, NYC

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Posted By KernelPanic

The harness you have pictured is the Air Safety...

The harness you have pictured is the Air Safety Solutions crew harness. Originally designed as a cameramans harness and heavily used in Australia for that exact purpose. A very comfortable and...

Forum: Rotorheads

14th Jul 2017, 03:06

Replies: 46

Fellow Rotorheads, a serious question re drones.

Views: 7,299

Posted By KernelPanic

1. Do you know of anyone who has had a close call...

1. Do you know of anyone who has had a close call with a drone whilst flying a helicopter? No.
2. Have you ever had a near miss with a drone? No.
3. Have you ever collided with a drone? No.
4....

Forum: Rotorheads

27th Jun 2017, 02:30

Replies: 21

HCS (HUMAN CARGO SLING)

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Posted By KernelPanic

You'll typically not find a formal limit - and...

You'll typically not find a formal limit - and the instrument is typically formal permission from CASA to operate with a passenger outside the aircraft. Most operators however limit it to 50 feet...

Forum: Rotorheads

20th Jun 2017, 05:24

Replies: 21

HCS (HUMAN CARGO SLING)

Views: 10,659

Posted By KernelPanic

Australia

Not in Europe, but Australia uses them for Surf Rescue, AS355, AS350, Bo105 and H135. Past helicopters have included B206 and B206L.

Forum: Rotorheads

8th Jun 2017, 06:25

Replies: 31

alpine long line rescue gone fatally wrong

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Posted By KernelPanic

Yes and no. There are operators that use a...

Yes and no. There are operators that use a combination of Static line and hoist - particularly inshore coastal rescue. The static line combined with helocasting is a much quicker form of rescue for...

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